What does Yui mean?
Yui is commonly written with kanji meaning “gentleness,” or “to bind/tie” together with “clothing.”
What does Hina mean?
Hina is often written with kanji for “sun” or “light,” frequently paired with “vegetable/greens.”
Yui vs Hina
Which is more popular?
Hina is more popular than Yui today: about 31 US babies were given the name Hina in 2025, compared with 20 named Yui.
| Yui | Hina | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Gentle; bind | Sun, light; greens |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | YOO-ee | HEE-nah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1989 | 1973 |
| Peak year | 2016 (32) | 2025 (31) |
| In 2025 | 20 | 31 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Yui
Hina
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Yui | Hina |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 119 | 120 |
| 2010s | 214 | 97 |
| 2000s | 139 | 162 |
| 1990s | 94 | 186 |
| 1980s | 8 | 141 |
| 1970s | 0 | 38 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Yui or Hina more popular?
Hina is more popular than Yui today: about 31 US babies were given the name Hina in 2025, compared with 20 named Yui.
What is the difference between Yui and Hina?
Yui means Gentle; bind (Japanese origin), while Hina means Sun, light; greens (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Yui or Hina?
In US records, Yui first appears in 1989 and Hina in 1973, so Hina has the longer recorded history.